: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale
Synonyms
Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
Recent Examples on the Web
Some viewers misinterpreted the season two finale as a series finale.
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Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The Falcons once again ran a balanced attack behind their dual setters Wednesday in their regular season finale, a 25-20, 25-18, 25-13 win over visiting Poway.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Following the season — and likely, series — finale, fans took to social media to express their feelings for the show.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
The performer was set on fire shortly before taking a leap off a tower in the show’s finale.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Director William Friedkin, working from William Peter Blatty’s source novel, crafted a slow-burn chamber piece about a precocious 12-year-old girl, Regan (Linda Blair), who is gradually overtaken by an ancient demon and battles a duo of Catholic priests in the climactic finale.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
This story contains spoilers from the season finale of Netflix's Baby Reindeer.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Seth Lugo is slated to start against Cole Irvin in the series finale.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The remaining episodes will drop weekly on Hulu until the finale on May 29.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The Falcons once again ran a balanced attack behind their dual setters Wednesday in their regular season finale, a 25-20, 25-18, 25-13 win over visiting Poway.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2024
Following the season — and likely, series — finale, fans took to social media to express their feelings for the show.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
The performer was set on fire shortly before taking a leap off a tower in the show’s finale.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
Director William Friedkin, working from William Peter Blatty’s source novel, crafted a slow-burn chamber piece about a precocious 12-year-old girl, Regan (Linda Blair), who is gradually overtaken by an ancient demon and battles a duo of Catholic priests in the climactic finale.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
This story contains spoilers from the season finale of Netflix's Baby Reindeer.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
Seth Lugo is slated to start against Cole Irvin in the series finale.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2024
The remaining episodes will drop weekly on Hulu until the finale on May 29.
—Lexi Carson, Variety, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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